Empaths, highly sensitive people (HSP) and how they can find success and happiness in life.
Depending on your relationship with your father, losing him can be a challenging experience to navigate through. A good father is supportive and affectionate and played a part in your social and cognitive development when you were a child. He was your provider, protector, and disciplinarian. He instilled a sense of self-worth, confidence, and well-being in … Read more
What does it mean to be an empath? How do you behave if you are someone with a high level of empathy? Truth be told, not everyone can be empathetic. While some people naturally display feelings for others, some need a lot of courage and understanding before they can relate to people. This means that … Read more
I’m an empathic ambivert. Because I am an empathic ambivert, I can function well in groups or on my own. I am also sensitive to what people feel, and I have a rather uncontrollable ability to see what people feel and “wear their shoes” without wanting to. Yes, there are times I really wish I … Read more
One of the greatest traits one can demonstrate to another is empathy. Empathy is a lifeline others offer to us in unfavorable life situations. These helpful words of encouragement are like a dam that stops the flowing river of our tears. Whether it be sickness, disease, poverty, crisis, grief, or other unfortunate situations, it’s comforting … Read more
As an empath, do you frequently find yourself confused about your place in the world? It’s funny that most empaths take time to recognize this incredible gift. Most people realize that they are empaths accidentally. Discovering this ability can cause anxiety as you wonder what you should do with your life. Luckily, I’m here to … Read more
There’s an old cliche that opposites attract, and this can often be true with the most unlikely creatures. Cats and dogs are considered natural born enemies, yet have been known to get along in the same household. I can attest to seeing my childhood cat often cozied up against one of our dogs during cold New England … Read more
Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who seemed to take more than they give? On top of being extremely selfish, did the person exhibit absolutely no remorse in how their actions affected you, or worse, blame you for their behavior? If the answer is yes, you may have been in a relationship … Read more
Empathy can be a difficult virtue for some people to demonstrate. While it is easy to listen and understand someone through the context of your own perspective (commonly known as sympathizing), it is much harder to feel someone else’s pain as if it is your own (empathizing). If you are a person who knows how … Read more